Fueled by three players in double figures, the Lady Bulldogs took down the Lady Falcons of Florence-Henry 51-34 in a non-conference basketball game on January 2.  Isabella Anderson scored 15 points. Tyra Berry and Claire Snaza each scored 11 points. Snaza also added five rebounds and three assists.  The score... Read more

Bonna Kay Rasset, 79, of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024, in her home after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on... Read more

Brenda McMahon, age 57, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank, SD. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be... Read more

Pauline Flones, age 96, formerly of Ortley, SD, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in South Shore. Pastor Ken Nelson will officiate and burial will be... Read more

Mary Lou Jarman, age 84, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2,... Read more

Terry Johannsen, age 89, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to... Read more

Good news for travelers in South Dakota! Innovations to the SD511 system that already provides real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images just got better. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is partnering with counties and tribes to allow them to... Read more

Donald McDonald, age 47, of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Rosemount VFW: 2625 120th... Read more

Firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Ryan and Bobbi Hanson home at 1010 S. 7th Street in Milbank at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. “Upon arrival, flames were visible above the kitchen area,” reported Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen. He said, “Firefighters... Read more

Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones  and everyone involved in The Valley Express 2024 Snow Queen Festival wish all of Milbank a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Jericho and Little Miss Milbank 2025 Hawley Kirchberg joined Santa and his reindeer at the Milbank Hospital Avera’s Holiday Magic. The kids... Read more